As Cuba mourns the death of Fidel Castro, “Americas Now” takes a look at the life and legacy of the legendary leader and the impact he had on Latin America.

From the moment Fidel Castro took over power in Cuba in 1959, he became an inspiration for those who were against the presence of capitalism in Latin America. Following the lead of Cuba’s revolution, several left-wing armed guerilla groups in the 1970s and 80s began fighting capitalism and what they called “imperialistic ideals.”

More recently, Fidel Castro’s influence inspired a generation of leftist political leaders who eventually became presidents of their countries.

“Americas Now” remembers the pivotal role of Castro in the region’s history and politics with a timeline of key events.

Timeline: Fidel Castro's influence on Latin America

Timeline: Fidel Castro's influence on Latin America

As Cuba mourns the death of Fidel Castro, "Americas Now" takes a look at the life and legacy of the legendary leader and the impact he had on Latin America.
From the moment Fidel Castro took over power in Cuba in 1959, he became an inspiration for those who were against the presence of capitalism in Latin America. Following the lead of Cuba's revolution, several left-wing armed guerilla groups in the 1970s and 80s began fighting capitalism and what they called “imperialistic ideals.”
More recently, Fidel Castro’s influence inspired a generation of leftist political leaders who eventually became presidents of their countries.
“Americas Now” remembers the pivotal role of Castro in the region's history and politics with a timeline of key events.